Sgt. Ralph J. Trapp, 1320 Jones Street, has returned to the United States after 34 months of duty in North Africa and Italy, and has arrived at the army ground and service forces redistribution station at Hot Springs, Ark., for reassignment. The son of Mr. and Mrs. William Trapp, 1007 16th Street, Mr. Trapp wears the combat infantryman’s badge. He was accompanied to the redistribution station by his wife.
Source: The Sioux City Journal, August 11, 1944
Sioux City Sergeant Reported Missing Is Back on Duty in Italy
Sgt. Ralph J. Trapp who had been reported missing in Italy has reported back on duty, the war department informed his wife who resides at 1320 Jones Street.
Mrs. Trapp received a telegram August 10 that her husband was missing in action but it did not give particulars. No details were given concerning his return to duty, she said.
Sgt. Trapp is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Trapp, 1007 16th Street. He graduated from Trinity High School in 1939 and has seen service in Africa and the Tunisian campaign as well as in Italy. He is an instructor in the infantry.
Source: Sioux City Journal-Tribune, August 20, 1944
